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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 639.97 and 324.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 639.97 and 324.37 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 639.97 = 324.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/639.97 = 324.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 639.97 × 324.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 207,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,587.07/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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